Cisco DefensePro 20-12 SSL DDoS Software License

Keep critical services online when attack traffic spikes. Cisco DefensePro 20-12 SSL software licensing is designed for organizations that need DDoS mitigation with SSL-aware inspection in front of business-critical applications. It helps security teams detect and respond to malicious traffic patterns while preserving access for legitimate users. This license is suited to infrastructure teams that already understand the cost of downtime. By extending DefensePro capabilities for encrypted traffic scenarios, it supports more complete visibility into threats that can hide inside SSL sessions. That matters when attackers target web-facing services, customer portals, or application delivery paths where encrypted traffic is the norm. For enterprises that measure risk in minutes, not theory, this licensing model helps maintain continuity without overcommitting to unnecessary hardware changes. It is a practical fit for environments that need to strengthen DDoS defenses while aligning with existing Cisco security investments. The result is tighter control over attack response, better protection for exposed services, and a clearer path to sustaining availability when traffic conditions become hostile.